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Diploma of Graphic Design

CRICOS Code: 105773D | National Code: CUA30720

The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals equips you with a strong foundation to begin your career in design or, go on to further study in design.

You'll learn the essentials from colour theory basics to 2D form modelling, and work with a range of materials and equipment. Following learning the guiding principles of design, you'll be challenged to create, make, illustrate and collaborate.

At TAFE NSW, we replicate industry conditions for authentic learning, so you'll gain proficiency in industry-standard programs like Adobe Creative Cloud and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Customise your journey with electives tailored to your design interest and step into the design world ready for success.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Requirements:

• Year 10 or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.

COURSE INTAKES

for 2025

for 2026

CRICOS Code: 105818G | National Code: CUA50720

The Diploma of Graphic Design strengthens your creative and technical design skills and deepens your abilities in visual storytelling.

Design thinking and creative problem solving are skills that are in demand in both the creative and corporate sectors. In this course, you will gain experience producing designs for advertising, packaging and publishing. Learn how to research visual communication history and theory, develop graphic design practices to meet industry needs and present a body of your creative work. You will also have access to industry software, drawing tablets and scanners.

You will sharpen your drawing, illustration and other visual presentation skills and produce graphic designs for 2D and 3D applications. Be prepared to enter the workplace with a range of practical skills to hit the ground running and make your mark in this exciting creative industry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent

Location Requirements:

• Pre-requisite to study at TAFE NSW Design Centre Enmore is the Certificate IV Design (Graphic Design)
• Pre-requisite to study at TAFE NSW Kingswood campus is the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals
• Pre-requisite to study at TAFE NSW Campbelltown campus is the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals

Additional Requirement:

• For direct entry into this course submission of a portfolio, design or written task is required for assessment. Download document

• TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.

COURSE INTAKES

for 2025

for 2026